World News | Uzbekistan: ICCR, Indian Embassy Hold 7th International Conference on Yoga, First in Central Asia

Tashkent [Uzbekistan], September 17 (ANI): The 7th International Conference on Yoga and first ever in Central Asia under the theme Yoga for One Earth One Health, organised by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations in partnership with the Embassy...

Uzbekistan has overtaken Russia and Kazakhstan in sunflower oil supplies to Afghanistan – expert

Over the past two seasons, Uzbekistan has significantly increased its sunflower oil exports to Afghanistan, and in the first half of this year even overtook Russia and Kazakhstan in this regard. This was reported by independent analyst and expert...

Uzbekistan Advances Draft Law to Introduce Islamic Banking System

Uzbekistan has taken a major step toward diversifying its financial sector with the approval of a draft law on Islamic banking in its first reading. Lawmakers in the legislative chamber of the parliament, the Oliy Majlis, debated the bill during a...

Uzbekistan aims to eliminate absolute poverty by 2030

TASHKENT, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan aims to eliminate absolute poverty by 2030, announced Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday. Mirziyoyev made the remarks when addressing the opening ceremony of the third international forum...

New report exposes legal gaps facilitating the illegal tiger trade

Posted on September, 17 2025 Analysis of 12 tiger range states highlights urgent need for legislative reform to reduce threats to the world’s tigers GLAND, Switzerland (17 September 2025): For the first time, a comprehensive review of laws in 12...

In Early 2026, Uzbekistan Aims to Conduct First Census Since 1989

Independent Uzbekistan has never conducted a general census. That could finally change, with Uzbek authorities planning to conduct both a population and an agricultural census in January-February 2026. Last week, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan explore Mining & Industrial Cooperation

During his visit to Uzbekistan to follow up on the decisions taken during the visit of the Prime Minister to Uzbekistan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAMP), Haroon Akhtar, held a meeting in the Ministry of Mining Industry & Geology...

Rail, Water, and Helicopters – Uzbekistan’s “Limited Recognition” of the Taliban

Uzbekistan has spent the middle of September embroiled in an increasingly tetchy press battle over an unusual topic: helicopters. The Taliban, who run the de facto government in Kabul, have long claimed that several dozen military aircraft and...

Russia Opens Criminal Case After Attack on Uzbek Migrants in Vladivostok

Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation following a violent assault on Uzbek migrants in Vladivostok, carried out by a group of teenagers. The incident, which occurred several days ago, was recorded on video and widely circulated...

Uzbekistan aims to cut poverty rate to 6 percent by year-end.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a speech at the opening of the international forum “Road to Prosperity” in Namangan, attended by representatives of more than 30 prestigious organizations and around 200 international experts. Photo:...

Uzbekistan to build $50 million tourist hub near Chartak Reservoir.

Uzbekistan plans to invest $50 million in the construction of a year-round tourist hub on the shores of Chartak Reservoir in Namangan region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during a meeting on 16 September dedicated to the region’s...

Uzbekistan holds over 400 officials accountable for conflicts of interest in nine months.

Since the entry into force of law on conflicts of interest in December 2024, 407 individuals have been held administratively liable for violations, the director of the Anti-Corruption Agency, Akmal Burkhanov, told a session of the Oliy Majlis on...

Uzbekistan introduces mandatory licenses and registration for mopeds and scooters from October 1.

Drivers are urged to register their vehicles and obtain a category “A” license before this date. Earlier it was reported that moped and scooter drivers would need to obtain a category “A” driver’s license by March 1, 2025, and register their...

President ‘We Win, They Lose’ vs. President ‘Let’s Make a Deal’

On February 28, 2025, Donald Trump hosted Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, where the following (abridged) exchange occurred (emphasis mine): Vice President JD Vance: The path to peace and the path to prosperity is, maybe,...

Uzbekistan Reviews Draft Law On Introduction Of Islamic Banking

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 16. At a recent gathering of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, the wheels were set in motion as a draft law on the implementation of Islamic banking was put under...

Uzbekistan, World Bank Cooking Up Poverty Reduction Weighing Tools

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 17. Uzbekistan ranks among the World Bank's key partners in the region, with the joint project portfolio now exceeding $14 billion, Trend reports, citing the Uzbek president's office....

Uzbekistan, Germany Review Strategic Co-Op Ahead Of Upcoming Consultations

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 17. The Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan held a meeting with representatives of the German Embassy in Tashkent to prepare for the upcoming intergovernmental...

Uzbekistan will significantly increase vegetable oil consumption in the coming years with a focus on diversification - expert

In the coming years, vegetable oil consumption in Uzbekistan will grow significantly, and the structure of consumption will also change with an emphasis on less traditional oils. This forecast was voiced by Alisher Makhmudov, an expert on the...

FIFA to pay clubs record $355 million for World Cup players as Uzbekistan qualifies for the first time.

A record $355 million will be distributed among football clubs worldwide for the participation of their players in the World Cup. As part of the expanded Club Benefits Programme (CBP), the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)...

International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival Begins in Türkiye

This September, Italian tenor Riccardo Massi and Russian soprano Olga Maslova are performing at Türkiye’s Ancient Theatre of Aspendos, a place where Roman audiences sat almost 2,000 years ago. The 32nd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet...